TLP chief Saad Rizvi slams crackdown on PTI, rioters’ trial in military courts

LAHORE – Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Saad Hussain Rizvi on Friday condemned the ongoing crackdown on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers and opposed the army's plans to try the people involved in May 9 violence in military courts.–Photo courtesy TV screengrab

LAHORE – Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Saad Hussain Rizvi on Friday condemned the ongoing crackdown on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers and opposed the plans to try the people involved in May 9 violence in military courts.

Addressing a press conference, Rizvi said TLP was against politics of revenge. He said, “We condemn whatever the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) did on May 9. We condemn the way women were treated during the May 9 riots. TLP stands by the constitution.”

On May 9, PTI supporters took to the streets across Pakistan in protest against the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan and torched military and civilian buildings and vehicles. At least 10 people were killed and thousands injured in clashes between the law enforcers and the protesters.

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Referring to the next general elections in the country, Rizvi said that elections should be held on time and on the same day across the country. He said the leaders involved in the May 9 violence should be brought to justice, but opposed the arrest of young people. He said whatever young people did on May 9 was the result of their increasing frustration with the system.

Referring to the decision to try the PTI supporters involved in May 9 violence in military courts, Rizvi said, “We oppose trials in military courts”.

Pakistan Bachao March

Rizvi said he would lead a “Pakistan Bachao March” on May 22 from Karachi to Islamabad. He said Pakistan should not be harmed for political gains. He said that TLP would thwart all attempts to weaken it. He told a questioner that “Pakistan Bachao March” could turn into a sit-in if their demands are not met.

At the press conference, Rizvi was flanked by TLP top leaders Zaheerul Hasan Shah, Farooqul Hasan Qadri and Anas Hussain Rizvi.

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